Janice Marie Shumway Cluff returned home to her Father in Heaven on Feb. 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Manti, Utah. She was born Aug. 7, 1943, in Thermopolis, Wyoming, to Lenard and Edith Shumway, the fifth of nine children, all of whom served full-time missions, a legacy she spoke…
Carol Jean Mickelson Jacobsen passed away peacefully at her home in Salina, Utah, on Feb. 8, 2026, and was welcomed into the loving arms of her Savior and loved ones in heaven. Carol’s 90 years of life were a treasured gift to all who knew her. Born on March 27, 1935, in Gunnison, Utah, to…
“Ted” Theodore Deger Hodapp, 93 of Manti, Utah, passed away Feb. 14, 2026 in Manti, Utah surrounded by his loving family. Born Nov. 25, 1932 to Albert Joseph Hodapp and Angela Elizabeth Deger in Dayton, Ohio. Ted realized his love for Joan Humphries in 1959. They married Jan. 1, 1960 and celebrated with family and…
Buckner Lynn Albert Trevillian, lovingly known as “Buck” passed away at his home in Ephraim, Utah on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at the age of 94. Buck was born on July 16, 1931 to parents Buckner Wilson Trevillian and Ruth Anna Cline in Bridgeport, California. Buck was born into a family of 6 children. His…
MANTI—Yardley Inn has installed what owners Mike and Katelon Gilbert describe as “one of the rarest wellness technologies in the country”—a SpectraLight Therapy Bed. The Gilberts say only a few dozen of the beds are currently in use in the United States. Installed in a special SONshine Therapy Room, the bed will be open to…
GUNNISON—Gunnison senior citizens are gearing up for their next social on Monday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. in at the Gunnison City Hall. On the menu will be chicken fried steak; potatoes and gravy; a vegetable and rolls. Desserts will be brought in by seniors who attend. “We appreciated those who came out last month…
MANTI—After more than a year of development, a new Sanpete Messenger website went live Wednesday at midnight. “This new website will open up a new era at the Messenger in which more of our content will be digital,” says Publisher Suzanne Dean. “We will be publishing breaking news on the day it happens. Our Facebook…
Ephraim Elementary School students cover Principal Jones with whipped cream during a schoolwide reading celebration marking the 45th birthday of the school’s mascot, Readasaurus, on Friday, Jan. 30. The event, themed “Wild About Reading,” challenged students to collectively read 2,250 minutes. Students exceeded that goal by logging 2,805 minutes. As part of the celebration, each…
Students from Ephraim Elementary School pose with certificates after participating in the PTA Reflections Art Contest, held this year under the theme “I Belong.” More than 30 Ephraim Elementary students took part at the local level across multiple categories, including 2D and 3D visual art, photography, film production, dance choreography and music composition. Fifteen students…
Ned James Sorenson, beloved son, husband, dad and grandpa passed away on Feb. 7, 2026 at the age of 80. He was sent off and received in heaven surrounded by his family who adored him. Ned was born on the 8th of August, 1945 just after the end of World War II. He was named…
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eugene Shirley Bartholomew on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2026. Born on Nov. 16, 1943, in Sterling, Utah, Eugene was the beloved son of Jesse Shirley and Merlene Bartholomew. He was the eldest of four siblings, cherished by his brothers Bruce and Kendall, and sister Sherry…
Those who know and love Irell Despain come celebrate his 90th birthday! Join us for music, sandwiches and birthday cake. When: Feb. 7 from 2-5 p.m. Where: Senior Center 101 E 100 N, Mount Pleasant.No gifts, please
Keith Alonzo Leavitt, age 91, passed away peacefully at home. He was a kind and gentle man who devoted his life to his family, his faith, and quiet service to others. Keith was born on Aug. 31,1934, in St. George, Utah, to Laurel Leavitt and Melvina Durrant. He was the third of seven children. He…
Sonia Kaye Robertson, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend was peacefully called to return home to her Father in Heaven on Jan. 27, 2026 at the age of 88. Sonia, we will miss you dearly, but we know that through our Savior Jesus Christ we will be reunited with you again! …
Carl Brent Hamblin Sr., 67 of Wales, Utah passed away Jan. 31, 2026 unexpectedly of a heart attack. Born March 6, 1958 to Charles Raymond “Ray” and Alice Augusta Ball Hamblin in Ogden, Utah. He married Kerri Lee Kirk Sept. 10, 1982 in the Jordan River Temple. They have nine children Karalynn (Jerry), Jake (Amy),…